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The term “Mail Order Bride” originated on the American frontier in the 19th century.  At that time, the number of men on the frontier far outnumbered the number of available women, and lonely farmers and ranchers would seek wives from “Back East” by placing ads in newspapers and magazines.  Interested women would write back and send photographs, and the couple did not usually meet in person until the woman showed…

There is no-one in this world who can resist loneliness for a really long time. At a certain point comes the day when you realize that you need someone by your side. Someone, who would love and support you, who would care and be ready to spend the rest of your lives together. Creating a family is another step in your development, and a wish to do that is truly…

In September 2015, Leonor Cabigon, a 38-year-old Filipina mother of two, returned early from a trip to find a young woman sleeping in the bed she shared with her American husband Dan in Valencia, a remote mountain town in the Philippine island province of Negros Oriental. A self-described wellness expert, Dan first claimed to be treating the young woman for a stomach ailment, before admitting they’d been having an affair.…

Mail-order brides certainly come with their stereotypes with the subject popping up in sketch shows including Little Britain.  However, despite some of the prejudices that come with the concept many men still look to the web to find their perfect bride. In a new thread on Reddit users have shared their experiences of the online wedding service with stories ranging from the bizarre to the heart warming. User Smenards admits that although…